Operating the Machine, Stopping the Machine

OPERATING

seconds.

•Repeat the procedure if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up and poor performance.

9.Let the engine run at half-speed position for several minutes to warm up before operating the machine. Reduce choke setting as the engine warms up.

Operating the Machine

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn the use of the control levers. Practice at half throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine.

Do not move control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.

1.Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height.

2.Start and warm up engine at half throttle.

3.Move PTO/clutch switch to on position.

4.Move throttle lever to wide open position.

5.Unlock park brake.

NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the amount that the control levers are moved.

MX9220

6. Drive the machine:

To drive the machine forward: Push both control levers

forward smoothly and evenly.

To turn the machine: Pull the control lever back on the same side as the direction of the desired turn. Push the other lever forward.

To stop the machine: Return both control levers to the

neutral position.

To drive the machine in reverse: Pull both control levers

back evenly.

Stopping the Machine

NOTE: If the operator leaves the seat without placing the PTO switch in the off position, the mower blades will stop as soon the operator leaves the seat.

1.Move the PTO/clutch switch to the off position.

2.Return both control levers to the neutral position.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine.

Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended.

3.Lock park brake.

4.Move the throttle lever to the half-speed position, and let the engine run at low throttle for a few seconds.

5.Turn the key switch to the stop position.

6.Remove key.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25-152

mm(1-6 in.). Each hole adjusts the height of cut (HOC) in 13 mm (1/2 in.) increments.

The deck can also be raised and locked in a transport position to provide maximum ground clearance when moving the machine from one area to another.

MX9215

1.Push the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) forward to raise and latch the deck in the transport position.

2.Position the HOC adjustment pin (B) in the proper hole for the desired height of cut.

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